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Sep 22
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The Mystery of Common Knowledge & Why So...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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If I showed you some photos of yourself and asked you to pick out the one that most accurately represented what you really looked like – could you do it? Listen as I begin this episode by explaining why you most likely could not. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/06/150623200016.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com Common knowledge is something that I know ... Show More
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